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      Eight stylish nightclub interiors characterised by novel design approaches

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      For our latest lookbook, we’ve chosen eight nightclubs that utilise clever construction methods and aesthetic solutions to execute elevated interiors with grand fittings and lavish fixtures.

      The nightclub interiors, which range from an underground bunker in Beirut to a PVC inflatable in Geneva, spotlight ambitious designs that prioritise audiovisual quality and user experience through contemporary takes on accessibility and performance.
      This is the latest in our lookbooks series, which provides visual inspiration from Dezeen’s archive. For more inspiration, see previous lookbooks featuring gallery-like living rooms with sculptural furniture pieces and neutral-hued homes with herringbone flooring.
      Photo by Tommaso RivaKlymax, Indonesia, by OMA
      Located at the Potato Head resort in Seminyak, Bali, this sleek interior with teak veneer panelling was arranged around a 208-square-metre sprung dance floor.

      Architecture studio OMA implemented a floating DJ booth and speakers with thick concrete padding engineered to avoid rattling.
      Find out more about Klymax ›
      Photo by İeva SaudargaitėB018, Lebanon, by Bernard Khoury
      Beirut’s underground bunker nightclub B018 was given a complete overhaul in 2019, with architect Bernard Khoury replacing original wooden furniture with gothic stone booths and podiums.
      Referencing religious architecture and abattoirs, Khoury added a macabre row of skeletal metal rods hanging from the centre of the nightclub as lighting fixtures. Walls, floors, ceilings and furniture are all finished in stone.
      Find out more about B018 ›
      Photo by James GerdeSupernova, USA, by Mutuus Studio
      Set within a timber warehouse building, this inclusive art and entertainment space is arranged around a giant disco ball that contains the DJ booth.
      The hemispherical booth sits in the centre of a nine-metre-long stage and is accompanied by suspended audiovisual equipment and flashy diamond-patterned lighting arrangements.
      Find out more about Supernova ›
      Photo by Cody GuilfoylePublic Records, USA, by Shane David
      Musician Shane David turned a historic Brooklyn building into a “music driven social space” called the Sound Room. The interiors are dark and moody with perforated plywood panels cladding the walls for strong acoustics.
      Other sound engineering details include wooden walls that were cut on a CNC router, and a contoured ceiling meant to diffuse sound.
      Find out more about Public Records ›
      Photo by Tony Elieh2 Weeks, Lebanon, by Rabih Geha Architects
      Layers of perforated webbed black steel divide up the industrial interiors of this downtown Beirut nightclub, separating the main bar, DJ booth and seating area.
      Clubbers must walk around the outside of 2 Weeks’ container-like walls, informed by the shipping containers of its New Waterfront Area location, to enter via a gap in the steel partition.
      Find out more about 2 Weeks ›
      Photo by Dylan PerrenoudShelter, Switzerland, by Bureau A
      Commissioned by the Federation of Swiss Architects, this intimate inflatable nightclub is made out of black PVC membrane that can be easily deflated and transported due to its lightweight structure.
      Named Shelter, the building created by studio Bureau A contains a bar and a dance floor that contains an assortment of inflatable furniture including seating, tables and a DJ booth.
      Find out more about Shelter ›
      Photo by Pauline ShapiroSilencio NYC, USA, by Crosby Studios
      At Silencio NYC, gold accented metal panels, curvy built-in seating, rich-red velvet curtains and cinematic red lighting were designed to pay homage to the club’s original location in Paris, which was designed by director David Lynch.
      Mirrored walls create the illusion of extended space in the nightclub, which was also informed by Studio 54.
      Find out more about Silencio NYC ›
      Photo by Casey KelbaughThe Prada Double Club Miami, USA, by Carsten Höller
      Belgian artist Carsten Höller designed this Miami pop-up nightclub for fashion brand Prada, with opposing identities and aesthetics dictating both internal and external spaces.
      Contrary to the colourful neon aesthetic created for outside, the club’s entirely monochromatic interiors fed into unique grayscale approaches to lighting and furniture that honoured the glory of its former 1920s film studio location.
      Find out more about The Prada Double Club Miami ›
      This is the latest in our lookbooks series, which provides visual inspiration from Dezeen’s archive. For more inspiration, see previous lookbooks featuring gallery-like living rooms with sculptural furniture pieces and neutral-hued homes with herringbone flooring.

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      Eight relaxing beach houses with panoramic views

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      In our latest lookbook, we’ve found eight coastal homes that take advantage of wide-spanning oceanic views, from the Atlantic to the Pacific.

      Including a mid-century modern getaway home in the Hamptons and a tropical paradise in the Bahamas, each home has a unique way of providing picture-perfect scenes.
      Whether incorporating the playful elements of a cargo net or building infinity pools that almost reach the sea, each home has found a way to provide interiors that honour their settings.
      This is the latest in our lookbooks series, which provides visual inspiration from Dezeen’s archive. For more inspiration, see previous lookbooks featuring living rooms with sculptural furniture, herringbone flooring in neutral homes and tips for bathroom decorating.
      Photo by Joe FletcherPlover House, USA, by Fuse Architects

      US-based studio Fuse Architects remodelled a 1960s Californian coastal home, raising the roofline to install large windows that fill the kitchen, dining space and bedrooms with light.
      Alongside the views of Pajaro Dunes, Plover House utilises the building’s existing skylight to maximise brightness in the home, which is contrasted by the exterior dark cedar cladding.
      Find out more about Plover House ›
      Photo by Brillhart Architecture and Stephen GoettlicherPink Sands Beach house, Bahamas, by Brillhart Architecture and Garth and Darren Sawyer
      Located by Pink Sands Beach in the Bahamas, this pavilion-style home was informed by local architecture and tropical modernism, with shutters opening the indoor-outdoor living space at the front of the building to views of palm trees and the ocean.
      Brillhart Architecture and Garth and Darren Sawyer also added exposed rafters that create shadows in the room, while windows and sliding doors at the back of the house showcase the landscape and pool.
      Find out more about the Pink Sands Beach house ›
      Photo by Andres Garcia LachnerCasa Bell-Lloc, Costa Rica, by Studio Saxe
      Folding glass doors lead to a pool with an ocean view at Casa Bell-Loc, reflecting the landscape back to the L-shaped beach house by San José-based firm Studio Saxe.
      Surrounded by wood and concrete, glass panels are slotted in and around the ceiling to create additional beams of light and extend the scene.
      Find out more about Casa Bell-Lloc ›
      Photo by Ema PeterRockbound, Canada, by Omar Gandhi Architects
      Canadian studio Omar Gandhi Architects created an expansive view of Nova Scotia with a large open deck and floor-to-ceiling windows.
      The box-shaped house and steel-bordered windows were used to form picture frame panoramas of the bay, complimented by linear indoor and outdoor furniture.
      Find out more about Rockbound ›
      Photo by Marcos ZegersPrimeriza House, Chile, by Stanaćev Granados
      Geometric wooden frames complement the Chilean backdrop at this beach house by Stanaćev Granados, situated on a cypress-lined hill in Chorrillos.
      Views can be enjoyed from a cargo net installed on the house’s first floor, which connects the white wooden interiors with the darker stain used outside.
      Find out more about Primeriza House ›
      Photo by Cesar BelioCasa Mateo, Mexico, by Zozaya Arquitectos
      An infinity pool was constructed around a tree to reflect Casa Mateo’s surroundings, which is located on the Pacific coast in Zihuatanejo, Mexico.
      Sunken seats, a steel pergola attached to the concrete structure and an outdoor dining space are located next to the pool to enjoy the oceanscape.
      Find out more about Casa Mateo ›
      Photo by Rory GardinerBilgola Beach House, Australia, by Olson Kundig
      This home in Sydney’s Bilgola Beach features a penthouse-style wing with upward folding shutters and a screen-lined bridge to maximise sights of the sea.
      Designed by Seattle-based studio Olson Kundig, the building incorporates a glass door opposite the windows to provide scenic perspectives through the building.
      Find out more about Bilgola Beach House ›
      Photo by Eric Petschek and Scott FrancesLong Island beach house, USA, by Steven Harris Architects and Rees Roberts & Partners
      The sculptural pool in this holiday home by Steven Harris Architects and Rees Roberts & Partners provides height over the dunes for a panoramic view of the Hamptons coast.
      The owners wanted to incorporate mid-century modern aesthetics, which informed the shape of the pavilion pool, and the indoor and outdoor furniture.
      Find out more about the Long Island beach house ›
      This is the latest in our lookbooks series, which provides visual inspiration from Dezeen’s archive. For more inspiration, see previous lookbooks featuring living rooms with sculptural furniture, herringbone flooring in neutral homes and tips for bathroom decorating.

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      Eight gallery-like living rooms with sculptural furniture pieces

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      For our latest lookbook, we’ve collected living rooms that feature sculptural furniture in homes from São Paulo to London.

      An undulating sofa, a lamp made from towering columns and a wiggly chair are among the sculptural furniture pieces in this lookbook, which showcases how they can be used to add more interest to living rooms.
      In pared-back interiors, these furniture designs can add a playful touch and make the rooms feel more special, while also giving them a gallery-like feel.
      This is the latest in our lookbooks series, which provides visual inspiration from Dezeen’s archive. For more inspiration, see previous lookbooks featuring rooms dominated by dark-wood furniture, well-designed hallways and contemporary green bathrooms.
      Photo by Fran ParenteGale Apartment, Brazil, by Memola Estudio

      Local firm Memola Estudio renovated this São Paulo apartment with a combined living-and-dining area containing furniture in earthy hues.
      Among the sculptural pieces used are a low, pill-shaped coffee table with a decorative indentation and cosy, velvet-clad lounge chairs.
      Find out more about Gale Apartment ›
      Photo by François CoquerelHaussmann apartment, France, by Hauvette & Madani
      The interior of this Parisian apartment in a Haussmann building (above and main photo) was created by design studio Hauvette & Madani to have a gallery-like feel, inspired by the owner’s art collection.
      In the living room, two slow-slung curved sofas add a sculptural touch and are complemented by round chairs and tables.
      Find out more about Haussmann apartment ›
      Photo by by Genevieve LutkinLondon townhouse, UK, by Tabitha Isobel
      A stylish metal chair with a graphic fabric adds design interest to the living room of this London townhouse, where it matches a mushroom-shaped steel lamp.
      A textured painting in earthy tones hangs above the home’s marble green fireplace, while small sculptures add to the decorative atmosphere.
      Find out more about London townhouse ›
      Photo by by Denilson MachadoDN Apartment, Brazil, by BC Arquitetos
      The living room of this 230-square-metre apartment has a Petala table by designer Jorge Zalszupin that functions as a sculptural centrepiece.
      A velvet sofa and chairs with polished wooden globes are among the other sculptural furniture pieces on show in the apartment, which was designed for a landscape architect.
      Find out more about London townhouse ›
      Photo by by José HeviaCasamontesa, Spain, by Lucas y Hernández Gil
      Spanish studio Lucas y Hernández Gil drew on 1970s aesthetics for the interior of this Madrid bungalow.
      In the living room, a sculptural wavy stool, an arched fireplace and a round tadelakt coffee table add a fun touch.
      Find out more about Casamontesa ›
      Photo by by Jake CurtisChancery House, UK, by Norm Architects
      The only non-residential building on this list, the Chancery House workspace in London has a number of living-room-like spaces for relaxation.
      In one, design studio Norm Architects added floor-to-ceiling wooden screens to create a sheltered space, where soft, monolithic armchairs are contrasted against a low, geometric wooden table.
      Find out more about Chancery House ›
      Photo by Margarita NikitakiEsperinos, Greece, by Stamos Michael
      Numerous geometric shaped pieces by designer Stamos Michael fill the living room of this Greek guesthouse, including a lamp made from two towering, rust-brown columns of powder-coated steel.
      Also featured is a sculptural chair by Michael that features a metal pole running through its backrest and a brown-leather edition of designer Konstantin Grcic’s Traffic lounge chair.
      Find out more about Esperinos ›
      Photo by Helen CathcartThe Maker’s Barn, UK, by Hutch Design
      A concrete pig farm outside London was turned into a rural retreat by architecture studio Hutch Design, which decorated it with bespoke fittings and handmade furniture.
      The sculptural furniture in the living room include a metal table with triangle-shaped legs and a wiggly lamp.
      Find out more about The Maker’s Barn ›
      This is the latest in our lookbooks series, which provides visual inspiration from Dezeen’s archive. For more inspiration, see previous lookbooks featuring rooms dominated by dark-wood furniture, well-designed hallways and contemporary green bathrooms.

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      Eight neutral-hued homes patterned with intricate herringbone flooring

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      From a 1970s apartment renovation in Lisbon to a converted shop in Montreal, our latest lookbook collects eight residential interiors characterised by decorative herringbone parquet flooring.

      The herringbone pattern is made of rectangles or parallelograms, arranged to resemble the bones of a herring. It is often used for wallpaper, textiles and floors.
      Herringbone is a type of parquet flooring, the umbrella term for wooden battens slotted together in various geometric and mosaic arrangements to create decorative surfaces – a trend that emerged in the 1600s.
      Each of the eight homes in this lookbook showcases herringbone parquet, either preserved as a period feature or created to emulate the age-old flooring style.
      This is the latest in our lookbooks series, which provides visual inspiration from Dezeen’s archive. For more inspiration, see previous lookbooks featuring converted barns, zellige tiles and bathroom design ideas.

      Photo by Oni StudioWarsaw apartment, Poland, by Dawid Konieczny
      Polish architect Dawid Konieczny maintained the original herringbone flooring in this 20th-century Warsaw building, which houses a petite studio apartment he designed to echo “the ease of a good hotel room”.
      Dark oak-panelled walls were chosen to match the timber floors, while veiny Palomino quartzite was applied to the open-plan kitchen countertop.
      Find out more about this Warsaw apartment ›
      Photo courtesy of Aurora ArquitectosLisbon apartment, Portugal, by Aurora Arquitectos
      Floor-to-ceiling bookshelves characterise this Lisbon apartment renovated by local studio Aurora Arquitectos to illuminate its interior.
      Three wood-lined skylights were added to the 1970s home, which features a mix of marble and pine herringbone flooring to delineate public and private spaces.
      Find out more about this Lisbon apartment ›
      Photo by Janis NicolayVancouver townhouse, Canada, by Falken Reynolds
      Canadian firm Falken Reynolds transformed the ground floor of this 100-year-old townhouse in Vancouver.
      While the team added significant contemporary design details, they also preserved historic accents including oiled oak herringbone floors and an exposed red brick wall.
      Find out more about this Vancouver townhouse ›
      Photo by Alex JamesCourtyard House, UK, by De Rosee Sa
      Local architecture studio De Rosee Sa had to follow strict planning regulations when creating Courtyard House, a London home built to mirror the exact height of the old timber store it replaced.
      A trio of internal courtyards separate the floor plan into three light-filled spaces, which feature minimalist interior design such as herringbone-patterned parquet flooring and bright white walls.
      Find out more about Courtyard House ›
      Photo by Radek BruneckyZurich house, Switzerland, by Rafael Schmid
      Swiss architect Schmid overhauled his 1920s home in Zurich to combine period and contemporary details.
      Schmid maintained the open-plan living space’s original herringbone floors, but chose a contrasting pale grey surface made from mineral anhydrite for the adjacent kitchen.
      Find out more about this Zurich house ›
      Photo by Fernando AldaPanama City apartment, Panama, by Sandra Robles Boesler
      Located in the capital city of Panama, this concrete apartment was stripped out by architect Robles Boesler to make way for softer details including oak flooring arranged in a herringbone pattern.
      The architect also chose pastel-hued furniture to add warmth to the spaces, which are split between two levels accessed via a wood-lined staircase.
      Find out more about this Panama City ›
      Photo by Maxime DesbiensRésidence Villeneuve, Canada, by Atelier Barda
      Local architecture office Atelier Barda converted a Montreal shop into a two-storey house and a separate, rentable flat.
      Wooden herringbone flooring creates a backdrop for the understated ground floor characterised by light timber furniture and sandy-hued drapes.
      Find out more about Résidence Villeneuve ›
      Photo by Luuk KramerThe Hague townhouse, the Netherlands, by Antonia Reif
      Oak parquet was laid in a herringbone pattern across the floor of this early 20th-century townhouse in The Hague.
      In contrast with the honey-hued flooring, a grey kitchen island was placed in the centre of the home’s atrium. The bespoke feature was created from a type of composite stone called Silesto.
      Find out more about this townhouse in The Hague ›
      This is the latest in our lookbooks series, which provides visual inspiration from Dezeen’s archive. For more inspiration, see previous lookbooks featuring converted barns, zellige tiles and bathroom design ideas.

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      Eight dining rooms dominated by dark-wood furniture

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      Our latest lookbook rounds up eight elegant dining rooms where dark-wood furniture, including tables, chairs and shelving, takes centre stage.

      The dining room furniture pieces featured in this lookbook make an impact with their dark tones, which are often evocative of vintage interiors.
      Whether made from teak, walnut or rosewood, the rich colours and grains of the natural materials make for a luxurious addition to dining spaces and offer a contrasting option to light-toned woods popular in minimalist and Scandi-inspired interiors.
      This is the latest in our lookbooks series, which provides visual inspiration from Dezeen’s archive. For more inspiration, see previous lookbooks featuring stylish hallways, green-toned bathrooms and interiors decorated with zellige tiles.
      Photo by Read McKendreeSag Harbor 2, US, by Kevin O’Sullivan + Associates

      New York practice Kevin O’Sullivan + Associates used dark wood throughout the Sag Harbor 2 home in the Hamptons to contrast light-toned stone and concrete surfaces and create a calming material palette.
      The dining room features a sculptural dark-wood dining table with a chunky surrounded by mid-century teak dining chairs designed by British designer Victor Wilkins.
      Find out more about Sag Harbor 2 ›
      Photo by Felix Speller and Child StudioMayfair home, UK, by Child Studio
      This home in London by local practice Child Studio also features mid-century modern furniture, including dining chairs by French architect Charlotte Perriand.
      Child Studio designed a circular wooden table and built-in cabinets lined with mahogany and marble to complement the chairs and unify the dining area.
      Find out more about the Mayfair home ›
      Photo by Fabian MartinezColonia Condesa house, Mexico, by Chloé Mason Gray
      Deep, moody tones characterise the interior of this home in Mexico City, which was renovated by local interiors studio Chloé Mason Gray to embrace its lack of natural light.
      The dining room is anchored by its dark furniture, which includes a quartzite table surrounded by wooden chairs with T-shaped backs.
      Find out more about the Colonia Condesa house ›
      Photo by Max Hart NibbrigBolívar House, Spain, by Juan Gurrea Rumeu
      Spanish architect Juan Gurrea Rumeu opted for warm-toned textural materials for the interior of Bolívar House in Barcelona, adding wood accents to the concrete structure.
      In the open-plan kitchen and dining room, dark-wood vintage dining chairs were paired with an even darker wooden bench that was built along the wall.
      Find out more about Bolívar House ›
      Photo by Fabian MartinezMérida house, Mexico, by Marc Perrotta
      A large wooden table forms the centrepiece of this dining room-cum-office, which is complemented by dark-wood U-shaped shelves that wrap the walls.
      It was designed by architect Marc Perrotta in his renovation of a traditional 19th-century house in Mérida. Perrotta also expanded the home with a courtyard extension.
      Find out more about the Mérida house ›
      Photo by Eric PetschekCarroll Gardens Townhouse, US, by Starling Architecture and Emily Lindberg Design
      New York studios Starling Architecture and Emily Lindberg Design placed a walnut table with rounded corners as the centrepiece of a white oak-clad dining room.
      Located in a renovated Brooklyn townhouse, the table contrasts with the light-toned room and provides a space for friends and family to gravitate around.
      Find out more about Carroll Gardens Townhouse ›
      Photo by Denilson MachadoDN Apartment, Brazil, by BC Arquitetos
      Walnut-lined walls with built-in shelves form the backdrop of this dining room, located in a 1970s São Paulo apartment that was renovated by Brazilian studio BC Arquitetos.
      Mid-century furniture was collected for the apartment, including a rosewood table by Brazilian designer Sergio Rodrigues and original red leather chairs by Polish-Brazilian designer Jorge Zalszupin.
      Find out more about DN Apartment ›
      Photo by Rory GardinerCasa Mérida, Mexico, by Ludwig Godefroy
      Informed by Mayan traditions and culture, architect Ludwig Godefroy designed a fragmented concrete home in Mérida with interiors decorated with wooden furnishings.
      In an open-plan kitchen and dining room, a table and chairs in matching dark wood provide ample space to gather and eat, and wooden doors open onto outdoor spaces.
      Find out more about Casa Mérida ›
      This is the latest in our lookbooks series, which provides visual inspiration from Dezeen’s archive. For more inspiration, see previous lookbooks featuring stylish hallways, green-toned bathrooms and interiors decorated with zellige tiles.

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      Ten bathroom design ideas from Dezeen

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      Designing your dream bathroom? From tips for tiles to suggestions for sinks and baths, here are 10 bathroom design ideas taken from Dezeen’s archive of lookbooks.

      Since 2020, Dezeen has published more than 300 lookbooks providing visual inspiration for all kinds of interiors based on the stories we publish.
      Below, we organise 10 recent lookbooks into a useful guide that captures several of the key contemporary trends in bathroom design.
      This is the latest in our lookbooks series, which provides visual inspiration from Dezeen’s archive. For more inspiration, see previous lookbooks featuring stylish hallways, green-toned bathrooms and interiors decorated with zellige tiles.
      Photo by Jack LovelGo big on colour and patterns

      Who says bathrooms need to be boring? Add some maximalist fun by pairing bold colours with striking patterned surfaces.
      Included in our lookbook of bathrooms that combine colours and patterns are examples that use ceramic tiles, wallpaper, marble and paint to striking effect.
      Pictured is City Beach Residence in Perth, where Design Theory contrasted mosaic tiles in the bathtub with mint green on the walls.
      See more bathrooms that combine colour and patterns ›
      Photo by Tim Van de VeldeKeep it minimal(ist)
      If maximalism isn’t for you, a more minimalist approach can make the bathroom a serene affair.
      Our lookbook of minimalist bathrooms collects examples where an absence of clutter is combined with tactile, organic materials to create a tranquil space for cleansing.
      The project pictured is Karper, an apartment in Brussels designed by Belgian studio Hé.
      See more minimalist bathrooms ›
      Photo by Zac and ZacSelect subway tiles
      Using subway tiles is a bathroom design idea that can be applied to almost any project.
      These rectangular ceramics first appeared in New York City’s earliest subway station shortly after the turn of the 20th century and have since become an interior design staple thanks to their timelessness and affordability.
      Our lookbook of bathrooms lined with metro and subway tiles showcases their versatility and surprising variety. Pictured is a Georgian townhouse in Edinburgh renovated by Luke and Joanne McClelland.
      See more bathrooms with subway tiles ›
      Photo courtesy of Note Design StudioLine it in marble…
      If you’re keen to give your bathroom a luxurious feel, marble is hard to beat.
      A range of marbles feature in our lookbook of marble bathrooms, as well as similar natural stones such as travertine and quartzite.
      Shown above is Note Design Studio’s Habitat 100 apartment in Stockholm.
      See more marble bathrooms ›
      Photo by Givlio Aristide…or concrete…
      Brutalism fans may prefer the brooding, rugged aesthetic of concrete in the bathroom.
      Our lookbook of concrete bathrooms collects examples that use the material to differing degrees, from wall-to-wall coverage to concrete bathtubs and showers.
      Pictured is the bathroom of Cloister House in Australia by MORQ, where thick rammed-concrete walls were left exposed.
      See more concrete bathrooms ›
      Photo by Stephen Kent Johnson…or timber!
      For a warmer, more welcoming feel in the bathroom, look no further than timber cladding.
      Ten sauna-like spaces are collected in our lookbook of timber-clad bathrooms, using woods such as cypress, spruce and cork.
      Shown above is Japan’s first Ace Hotel in Kyoto, designed by Kengo Kuma and Los Angeles design studio Commune.
      See more timber-clad bathrooms ›
      Photo by Megan TaylorFit two sinks
      If you have space to play with, a double sink is a fail-safe way to elevate the bathroom.
      As our lookbook on bathrooms with double sinks shows, it’s also a good way to introduce a unique focal point.
      A textbook example can be found in the bathroom of the London apartment designed by 2LG Studio, shown above.
      See more bathrooms with double sinks ›
      Photo by Andrey AvdeenkoAdd a sunken bath
      For those with less room to work with, sunken baths can help to save space while lending a spa-like atmosphere.
      Our lookbook of bathrooms with sunken baths collects examples in a wide range of settings.
      Pictured is a Japanese-influenced apartment in Kyiv designed by Sergey Makhno.
      See more bathrooms with sunken baths ›
      Photo by Benoit LineroOpt for statement sanitary ware
      Bathroom design doesn’t have to be all about surfaces. Installing a bright sink or toilet can instantly add a splash of fun.
      Pink, green, black and blue all feature in our lookbook of bathrooms with colourful sanitary ware.
      The image above shows a bathroom in Les Deux Gares, a Parisian hotel designed by Luke Edward Hall.
      See more bathrooms with colourful sanitary ware ›
      Photo by Hey! CheeseWhat’s wrong with white?
      White is the classic choice for the bathroom – but with a little imagination, yours can still stand out from the crowd.
      Our lookbook of white bathrooms shows how tiles, texture and plants can be used to ensure that simplicity doesn’t equal sterility.
      Pictured is Phoebe Sayswow Architects’ XS House in Taiwan.
      See more white bathrooms ›
      Dezeen’s lookbooks series provides visual inspiration from our archive. For more inspiration, see previous lookbooks featuring stylish hallways, green-toned bathrooms and interiors decorated with zellige tiles. Or, check out our kitchen design ideas.

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      Eight homes where well-designed hallways create stylish connections

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      In this lookbook, we’ve collected eight residential hallways that incorporate skylights, artwork, plants and more to bring interest to passing through an interior.

      Whether they line the perimeter of the house or were inserted through its centre, these hallways from residences in Vietnam to New York show that a corridor contains all the potential to design as the rooms they connect.
      While hallways are largely functional as they connect other rooms, their dramatic and transient nature make them an exciting, and sometimes difficult, space to decorate.
      Each project below showcases a different approach to the opportunity, from plants running along the ceiling to textured wall panels that add visual interest as inhabitants pass by.
      This is the latest in our lookbooks series, which provides visual inspiration from Dezeen’s archive. For more inspiration see previous lookbooks featuring zellige tiles, splashes of blue and decorative platform beds.

      Photo is by Hirouyki OkiFamily home, Vietnam, by MIA Design Studio
      A long plant-lined corridor runs along three separate volumes that make up this holiday home in a coastal city in Vietnam designed for a plant-loving client.
      Creeper plants hang down from the ceiling of the corridor and are highlighted by a sunlit shaft running its length, which creates dapples of light on the floor.
      Find out more about Family home ›
      The photo is by Chris MottaliniNew York City penthouse, USA, by Crina Arghirescu Rogard
      Paintings, photographs and sculptures by the owner’s family line the corridor of this penthouse in a historic New York City building, which was updated by architect Crina Arghirescu Rogard.
      An extensive collection of art continues throughout the apartment, mixed with a thoughtful selection of eclectic furniture and original detailing.
      Find out more about New York City penthouse ›
      Photo is by Yevhenii AvramenkoKyiv apartment, Ukraine, by Modektura
      Wooden frames line the archways in the corridors of this renovated apartment in Kyiv, created by interior studio Modektura to reflect its 1900 origins.
      Described by the studio as a “central artery”, the corridor extends the entire length of the apartment, connecting the kitchen to the bedroom and living area.
      Find out more about Kyiv apartment ›

      Photo is by Do mal o menosLisbon apartment, Portugal, by Alarquitectos
      Two brightly painted passageways sit at the centre of this Portuguese apartment, created by a long, pink wall on one side and the kitchen on the other, which is made up of blue cabinetry.
      The pink hallway continues the length of the space, connecting the living area with the apartment’s bedrooms, while the blue runs into a dining area.
      Find out more about Lisbon apartment ›
      Photo is by James RetiefHouse Made by Many Hands, UK, by Cairn
      Cairn used hempcrete to form the walls of this London home in order to brighten up the formerly “dark and cramped” home.
      A slim hallway runs along the kitchen and out into a patio. It is bordered on either side by the textured hempcrete and a bar and topped with a row of skylights.
      Find out more about House Made by Many Hands ›
      Photo is by David MitchellTribeca loft, USA, by Timothy Godbold
      Geometric relief panels line the walls of this Tribeca apartment, creating interest and texture along narrow New York hallways.
      “The wall details in this Tribeca space are inspired by a classic 1970s sci-fi series that showcases an all-Italian modern aesthetic within a futuristic environment,” said interior design studio Timothy Godbold.
      Find out more about Tribeca loft ›
      Photo is by BoysPlayNiceMasná 130, Czech Republic, by ORA
      A large, black curve leads into the entryway of this bathroom in a Renaissance-era house in the Czech Republic.
      Various historic elements were kept in place by Czech architecture studio ORA, while contemporary furniture and elements, like this solid wall volume, were incorporated throughout.
      Find out more about Masná 130 ›
      Photo is by Cesar BéjarCasa Shi, Mexico, by HW Studio
      Long, monolithic and bare corridors and stairways run throughout this home outside of Mexico City by HW Studio.
      At the centre of the home, a curved wall separates living areas from the bedrooms, which are also boarded by a passageway lined with floor-to-ceiling glass.
      Find out more about Casa Shi ›
      This is the latest in our lookbooks series, which provides visual inspiration from Dezeen’s archive. For more inspiration see previous lookbooks featuring zellige tiles, splashes of blue and decorative platform beds.

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      Eight interiors embellished with imperfect zellige tiles

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      Our latest lookbook rounds up eight projects where handmade Moroccan tiles cover everything from chimney breasts to mini-bars, adding a sense of traditional craftsmanship to otherwise modern interiors.

      Zellige tiles are traditional glazed terracotta tiles, originating from the 10th century in Morocco, that are made using unrefined local clay that is kneaded, shaped and cut by hand.
      As a result, every tile is unique, with slight variations in shape and colour that reveal the hands of their maker.
      In recent years, interior designers have liberated zellige tiles from the confines of the kitchen or the bathroom and used them to bring depth and texture to modern interiors.
      Among the projects featured below are a members’ club in Nashville, the renovation of Ibiza’s first hotel and a Sydney penthouse belonging to a couple of empty nesters.

      This is the latest in our lookbooks series, which provides visual inspiration from Dezeen’s archive. For more inspiration, see previous lookbooks featuring platform beds, living rooms with 70s furnishings and bathrooms that combine colours and patterns.
      Photo by Karel BalasMontesol Experimental, Spain, by Chzon
      French interiors studio Chzon aimed to bring “a bohemian overtone” to her renovation of the 1933 Montesol Experimental in Ibiza, widely credited as being the island’s first hotel.
      A hand-made theme threads throughout the rooms, as seen in the irregular Moroccan tiles that wrap the mini-bars and the shell-patterned walls, created by pressing individual seashells into fresh lime plaster.
      Find out more about the Montesol Experimental ›
      Photo by Megan TaylorDesign House, UK, by 2LG Studio
      Pastel hues were mixed with whimsical details such as scallop-edged doors and a pale-pink tiled chimney in the London home and workspace of 2LG Studio, founded by Russell Whitehead and Jordan Cluroe.
      “The glaze is uneven and so the tiles create a stunning dappled light bouncing off them,” the duo said.
      Find out more about Design House ›
      Photo by German SáizConde Duque apartment, Spain, by Sierra + De La Higuera
      With many of the dividing walls in this apartment removed to usher in more natural light, Spanish architecture studio Sierra + De La Higuera relied instead on emerald, ruby and mustard-yellow tiles to define different spaces.
      The home in Madrid’s bohemian Conde Duque neighbourhood belongs to a well-travelled couple that wanted to fuse its Galician and Mexican heritage in the interior.
      Find out more about this Conde Duque apartment ›
      Photo by Prue RuscoeDream Weaver penthouse, Australia, by YSG
      Glossy off-white zellige tiles cover an entire wall inside this Sydney penthouse, helping to bounce light around the home belonging to a couple of empty nesters.
      Local studio YSG was brought on board to reflect the owners’ post-lockdown joie de vivre in the interior, incorporating an eclectic mix of references from surrealist artworks to tiled Spanish tapas bars.
      Find out more about the Dream Weaver penthouse ›
      Photo by Sean RobertsonThe Malin Nashville, USA, by The Malin design team
      The design team of The Malin designed the Nashville outpost of the work-oriented members’ club to feel more like a hotel than a traditional co-working space.
      The rooms feature an eclectic mix of vintage and contemporary furniture alongside a rich material palette including tasselled velvet upholstery, four different types of marble and Moroccan tiles offset with white grouting.
      Find out more about The Malin Nashville ›
      Photo by Francis AmiandBeefbar Milano, Italy, by Humbert & Poyet
      Interior design duo Humbert & Poyet created a new home for the Beefbar steakhouse inside the former chapel of a 500-year-old seminary on Milan’s Corso Venezia.
      Glossy oxblood-red tiles provide a subtle splash of colour atop the restaurant’s wooden wall panelling and a more dramatic focal point at the back of the space, where they clad a curved wall.
      Find out more about Beefbar Milano ›
      Photo by Megan TaylorRixo Marylebone, UK, by Cúpla
      Interiors studio Cúpla sought to reflect the hand-painted prints that decorate Rixo’s fashion collections when designing the London brand’s Marylebone boutique.
      This idea was realised via colourful murals and illustrations by artist Sam Wood and a mosaic of tiles, accentuating the interior’s classical archways and mouldings.
      “Every line of the mural or the ‘random’ coloured zellige tile layout was methodically composed to ensure a right balance between the colours was struck,” Cúpla founder Gemma McCloskey told Dezeen.
      Find out more about Rixo Marylebone ›
      Photo by The IngallsAustin Proper Hotel, USA, by Kelly Wearstler
      Different types of tiles, from simple to ornate, feature throughout the public spaces of the Austin Proper Hotel designed by Kelly Wearstler.
      This includes The Mockingbird cafe, where Moroccan tiles are arranged into a chequered pattern across the walls, providing a counterpoint to the dramatic stone counter.
      Find out more about the Austin Proper Hotel ›
      This is the latest in our lookbooks series, which provides visual inspiration from Dezeen’s archive. For more inspiration, see previous lookbooks featuring platform beds,  living rooms with 70s furnishings and bathrooms that combine colours and patterns.

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